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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
(continued)
You should
•
Wash
your
car
frequently,
preferably
using
our
recommended cleaning products,
using a high-pressure jet to rinse
off the underside of the car and
the wheel arches in particular to
remove:
- Spots of tree resin and industrial
grime.
-
Bird droppings
(these contain
chemical
products
which
rapidly discolour paintwork
and may even cause the paint to
peel off)
:
The
car
must
be
washed
immediately to remove these
marks since it is impossible to
remove them by polishing.
- Salt deposited in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads are chemically treated.
- Mud in the wheel arches and
under the body which forms
damp patches.
• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on freshly
laid road surfaces to prevent paint
damage from chippings.
• Repair, or have repaired quickly
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading.
• If your car is protected by the
RENAULT anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the body shop
periodically.
Consult
the
anti-corrosion booklet.
• Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not
wash your car on a public
highway).
• Check the attachment of exterior
accessories, additional headlights,
door mirrors, etc., and secure the
windscreen wiper arms and radio
aerial with adhesive tape before
entering a revolving brush car
wash.
Remove the carphone and radio
antennae (if fitted).
• Spray
mechanical
components
with
products
approved
by
RENAULT's Technical Department
to protect them after they have
been cleaned.
We
have
selected
special
products to care for your car and
you
can
obtain
these
from
RENAULT accessory outlets.